UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Alumni Trustee Candidate Forum is now archived and available for online viewing. The event can be viewed here. Alumni candidates for Penn State's Board of Trustees joined a livestream event hosted by WPSU on March 13. The event offered viewers an opportunity to hear from each candidate. Five alumni are on the ballot for three seats in this year's alumni trustees election. The candidates, l  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Registration is now open for the 2024 Climate Solutions Symposium, slated for May 14-15 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. This year's theme, "New Partnerships for People and the Planet," underscores the event's commitment to forging new alliances that leverage Penn State's interdisciplinary expertise to pioneer transformative climate solutions. Organized by the Penn State Climate C  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Each year, Penn State honors several undergraduate students for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2024 student award recipients exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn State students, reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service.  This year's Student Awards Recognition Ceremony will take place Sun  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Each year, Penn State honors several undergraduate students for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2024 student award recipients exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn State students, reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service. This year's Student Awards Recognition Ceremony will take place Sund  more

ALFRED, New York, March 15 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Alfred University alumnus John Mauro '01, '06 PhD, will deliver the annual Scholes Lecture at Alfred University, on Thursday, April 4, at 11:20 a.m. in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. Mauro earned bachelor's degrees in glass engineering science and computer science in 2001 and a doctoral degree in glass science in 2006, all from Alfred University, and is Dorothy Pate Enright Professor and Associate Head for Grad  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, March 14 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Chris Kocher Finding the best method to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to tumor cells can be tricky. Ideally, the treatments target tumor cells while leaving healthy cells alone. Immunoliposomes could be the answer. They can efficiently bind to antigens on tumor cell surfaces through their surface-targeting ligands, allowing tumor cells sufficient time to take up the "poison." The benefits of immuno  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 14 -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: BCLP Partner Jeff Wakolbinger was quoted in Law360 on Pennsylvania State University's infringement allegations against sports apparel retailer Vintage Brand -- claiming unauthorized use of the school's trademarks on shirts. In 2021, Pennsylvania State sued Vintage Brand for trademark infringement. Despite Vintage Brand's efforts to dispose of claims on summary judgment, the court ruled in Febru  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report in January 2024 entitled "History of the American Community Survey:" (Continued from Part 8 of 10) * * * Census Bureau Involvement of Stakeholders and Their Concerns About Continuous Measurement The Census Bureau strongly encouraged stakeholder participation, beginning with the early planning of the 2000 Census in 1990, and through the agency's plans to test continuous measurement in 1995. The system's promis  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 15 -- Christendom College issued the following news: Christendom College Women's Basketball: National Champions. Christendom defeated Johnson & Wales Charlotte 76-65 in the USCAA DII National Championship in Petersburg, Virginia, bringing home the first women's basketball National Title in school history. The electrifying win was the capstone to an incredible National Championship Tournament run by Christendom, who was ranked #7 going into the tournament. They upse  more

LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America issued the following news: The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) released the final edition of the Division I Top 25 dual-meet poll The Sun Devils have been at the top of every poll this season, The committee, consisting of Division I coaches, assesses and ranks the nation's top 25 dual-meet teams. Their evaluation takes into account head-to-head dual-meet outcom  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: David Horton, chief information officer and senior associate vice president at the University of Oklahoma, has been named Penn State's new vice president for Information Technology (IT) and chief information officer (CIO). Horton will begin his new role on a part-time basis before joining the University full time no later than June 1. As vice president and CIO, Horton will lead the University's   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: From March 20-23, Penn State Sustainability (SustainPSU), is hosting eco-poet and author Heather Swan to explore the importance of insects and the work of those trying to protect them, as well as how these efforts can model more productive narratives about our global future.  "We are delighted to have Heather Swan serve as one of our Showcase Speakers this semester," said Grant Rowe, sustainabi  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news on March 11, 2024: A newly developed "GPS nanoparticle" injected intravenously can home in on cancer cells to deliver a genetic punch to the protein implicated in tumor growth and spread, according to researchers from Penn State. They tested their approach in human cell lines and in mice to effectively knock down a cancer-causing gene, reporting that the technique may potentially offer a more prec  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The 2022-23 Penn State Forum Speaker Series continues this spring with Lisa Salters, 1988 Penn State alumna, Emmy-winning sports reporter and ESPN sideline reporter. Salters will present a lecture titled, "My Journey: From PSU to ESPN and ABC." This event is made possible with a co-sponsorship from AAUW State College. The talk and buffet-style luncheon will be held Friday, March 29, from 11:30   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Penn State's University Park campus recently received notice of its fifth Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), with an improved gold rating -- from a score of 74.49 in 2021, to 76.41 in 2024. This latest rating places Penn State at the top of participating Big Ten institutions i  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 15 -- Penn State's College of Education issued the following news: Makenna Marisa, majoring in education in the College of Education, and Olumuyiwa Fashanu, majoring in supply chain and information systems in the Smeal College of Business, have been selected as the 2024 recipients of the Ernest B. McCoy Memorial Award. The McCoy Award is presented annually to a senior man and woman student-athlete who have combined successful athletic participation with aca  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 15 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: Nicole Bauman, director of administration in the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, whose nominator wrote: "Nicole's unwavering support, a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 15 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: Nicole Bauman, director of administration in the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, whose nominator wrote: "Nicole's unwavering support  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As traditional energy methods increase in cost and take their toll on the environment, Penn State researchers are turning to two underutilized renewable resources, the sun and outer space, for solutions to generate electricity and passively cool down structures.  Led by Linxiao Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, the team developed and tested a dual cooling and power strategy th  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As traditional energy methods increase in cost and take their toll on the environment, Penn State researchers are turning to two underutilized renewable resources, the sun and outer space, for solutions to generate electricity and passively cool down structures. Led by Linxiao Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, the team developed and tested a dual cooling and power strategy tha  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: For health care professionals, it's maddening. The technology needed to stop colorectal cancer before it turns deadly has never been better. Yet in 2024, the American Cancer Society expects it to cause 106,590 new cases and 53,010 deaths. In Pennsylvania, about 34% of those diagnosed with colorectal cancer die from the disease. Though rates have decreased overall, they're increasing among adults  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances Poet and Storyteller Ebony Stewart -- 6:30 p.m., March 18, Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center, Altoona campus. Ebony Stewart's work hopes to be relatable, remove shame, heal minds, encourage dialogue and inspire folks in marginalized c  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As Penn State moves toward a more sustainable model to allow it to continue delivering a high-quality education for Pennsylvania residents, Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini provided an email update Feb. 29 to campus communities. The update apprised faculty and staff across the 19 undergraduate campuses on how budgets will be right set; the forma  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: As Penn State moves toward a more sustainable model to allow it to continue delivering a high-quality education for Pennsylvania residents, Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor Margo DelliCarpini provided an email update Feb. 29 to campus communities. The update apprised faculty and staff across the 19 undergraduate campuses on how budgets will be right set; the forma  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news on March 11, 2024: COLLEGE PARK, MD. - The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team won the 2024 Big Ten championship, winning the team's eighth conference crown since the arrival of head coach Cael Sanderson. Five Nittany Lion wrestlers won individual Big Ten titles as well. Penn State won the team race with a school record 170.5 points, far outdistancing second place Michigan's 123.5. Penn State   more